Hewlett-Packard (HPQ)

Note 2: Net Earnings (Loss) Per Share ("EPS")

        HP's basic EPS is calculated using net earnings (loss) and the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted EPS includes the effect from potential issuance of common stock, such as stock issuable pursuant to the exercise of stock options and the assumed conversion of convertible notes.

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        The reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted EPS calculations was as follows for the fiscal years ended October 31:

        In fiscal 2004, 2003 and 2002, options to purchase approximately 408 million, 362 million and 459 million, respectively, of HP stock were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS because the effect was antidilutive. Stock options are antidilutive when the exercise price of the options is greater than the average market price of the common shares for the period or when the results from operations are a net loss. In addition, the assumed conversion of zero-coupon subordinated notes into approximately 8 million shares of HP stock was excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS in fiscal 2003 and 2002 because the effect was antidilutive.

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